US Bridges

Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 0.4MI W of E Bay Loop RD · Structure no. 604121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFour Mile Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.4MI W of E Bay Loop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49626, -86.14539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.